FAFSA:

It is imperative that every college bound student fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The majority of scholarship funds students receive are awarded from the college in which the student will attend. Many scholarship funds are awarded based on information provided on the FAFSA.

FAFSA opens October 1st of the student's senior year and uses prior-prior year tax information. For example, 2017 graduates will use tax information from 2016 to fill out their FAFSA on October 1, 2017.

FAFSA4CASTERThe FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college. You provide basic information and it will estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. FAFSA4caster can be done at anytime during your child’s K-12 career.

FAFSA WORKSHEET- Get started early! FAFSA on the Web Worksheet allows you to fill out and preview questions that will be asked on the FAFSA. You may fill this out before going online to submit!

FSA IDStudents, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your FAFSA documents.

SEPTEMBER 2017:BEAT THE ODDS SCHOLARSHIP (O): The Beat the Odds scholarship is a $2,500 renewable scholarship awarded by Stand for Children Leadership Center. The scholarship is awarded to four students who are succeeding in school despite challenges such as poverty, homelessness, disability, or personal tragedy. Students must plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college. Deadline is September 12. NOVEMBER 2017:UO FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS (C): Some scholarships for incoming freshmen require an additional or separate application. Applications have various due dates ranging from November 1 through January 15.

ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT (L):The Elks National Foundation has helped thousands of students who need financial assistance fulfill their dreams of attending college. The scholarship is open to any SHS student who is a US citizen and will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and​ financial need. Applications are due November 27.

KAISER PERMANENTE HEALTH CARE CAREER (SHS): Dream of becoming a health care professional? Scholarships are awarded in amounts of $2,000, $5,000, or $10,000 to at least one Scappoose High School senior. You must be planning to pursue an education and career in an approved human health care field. Application registration will close on December 6.JANUARY 2018:LGBTQ SCHOLARSHIPS (NW): The Pride Foundation awards scholarships to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and straight ally student leaders in the Northwest. With just one application to complete, the Pride Foundation is proud to offer over 50 different scholarships. Applications are due January 12.

PATHWAY OREGON SCHOLARSHIP (C): Interested in attending UO? Do you have a GPA of 3.4 of higher and significant financial need (eligible for the Federal Pell Grant)? If so, apply to UO by January 15 and complete your FAFSA by February 15. If you meet the requirements and deadlines, you will automatically be considered for Pathway Oregon, which will cover the cost of UO’s tuition after all of your other financial aid packages have been applied.

FEBRUARY 2018:EASTERN OREGON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (C): All scholarships held by the EOU Foundation are made by donations from private individuals. The EOU Foundation awards all scholarships based on the donor criteria as stipulated in formal gift agreements. Application is due February 1.

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY- 4 YEARS FREE (C):PSU covers tuition and fees for income-eligible Oregon freshmen starting fall 2018. Eligible students include: current resident of Oregon, graduate of an Oregon high school, 3.4 cumulative unweighted GPA, eligible for federal Pell grant, and enroll full-time (15 credits) as a first-year freshman for fall 2018 term. Apply to PSU by May 1 and submit FAFSA by February 1 (list PSU FAFSA code 003216) and accept all state and federal grants awarded.​

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP (C): To be considered for one of the scholarship programs, student must complete the following: complete the OSU admission application prior to theFebruary 1 application deadline. Complete all the scholarship questions, the insight resume, and indicate that you are interested in OSU scholarships on the admission application. Submit transcripts and official test scores prior to the February 17 deadline.

EASTERN OREGON FOUNDATION (C): All scholarships held by the EOU Foundation are made by donations from private individuals. The EOU Foundation awards all scholarships based on the donor criteria. Application is due February 1.

AL FORTHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (O): The Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an Oregon high school senior from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Affected by addiction means you have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or you have abused alcohol. Due February 5.

MARCH 2018:OSAC SCHOLARSHIP (O): One application to apply for over 450 scholarships, just for Oregon residents! Deadline is March 1.

SCHWEIGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (O): Are you pursuing a career in construction or a construction- related field? Apply for the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship! The scholarship can be awarded for multiple years of education and can lead to internships to further assist qualified students. The scholarship is building the future for construction and engineering. Winners are required to attend the scholarship dinner on April 22 in Portland. Application is due March 1.

WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (C): WOU offers numerous scholarships to talented undergraduate students. Those admitted to the university for Fall 2017 should file the FAFSA by February 1 and submit WOU scholarship applications by March 1.

PCC FUTURE CONNECT SCHOLARSHIP- Future Connect is a scholarship and support program for students who identify as first-generation or low-income. Through scholarship money, career guidance, and personalized advising, Future Connect helps students build pathways to their futures. Priority deadline is March 1.

PCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (C): The PCC Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships every year to students who may not otherwise be able to afford an education. Application is due March 1.

COSA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (O): Open to high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher that will be attending a 2- or 4- year college in Oregon. Application must be postmarked by March 1.

THE SENECA SCHOLARSHIP (O): Oregon is the number one producing lumber state in the nation; and yet we have more trees today than we did 100 years ago. The Seneca Scholarship is open to all senior high school students no matter their GPA, SAT score or financial need. Our $10,000 college scholarship will be selected by the 5- 7 page essay that best shows an effort and understanding of our theme question: “What are the benefits of active forest management to the forest and to the community.” Application is due March 1.

GREENFIELD PEACE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP (O): Any 11th or 12th grade Oregon high school student may enter by submitting an original essay, poem, or narrative work (maximum 600 words) in response to the following question: “What would it take to eliminate nuclear weapons in your lifetime?” Scholarship application deadline is 5 PM on March 5.

OREGON PTA TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP (O): The Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship is for Oregon residents who are studying for a teaching degree at an Oregon public college or university. The scholarship is a one-time award of $500 and is not renewable. Scholarship recipients may, however, re-apply in subsequent years. The application deadline is March 30.

ST. HELENS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION (L): SHCU is offering a $3,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who creates a 30 second to 2 minute video to entice other young adults to join credit unions. Videos will be evaluated on content relevance, creativity, production quality, and viral feedback. Student’s academic achievement and community involvement/extracurricular activities will also be evaluated. Applicants must be member St. Helen’s Community Credit Union members with accounts in good standing, have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and attend an accredited college or university for the 2018- 19 school year. Completed application, video, and official transcript must be submitted or postmarked by March 31.

​APRIL 2018:ASSOCIATED OREGON LOGGERS, Inc. (O):The AOL Scholarship Competition is a $6,0000 scholarship, $1,500 awarded annually) to Oregon high school seniors or current college student who intend to pursue a four-year college of university education and a career in forest resource reproduction field of study. Due April 1.

LINDA C EBY SCHOLARSHIP (O): Linda C Eby served as a School Counselor for 33 years. The goal of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding high school seniors and school counselors in the state of Oregon. Student recognize a school counselor who has had a positive impact on them. There will be one $3,000 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships. Applications will be accepted until April 1.

HARRINGTON FAMILY FOUNDATION (O): Each year Joey Harrington awards the Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship to four Oregon high school seniors who demonstrate an aptitude for leadership and plan to attend an in- state college, university, or trade school. Applications are due April 2.

P.E.O. SISTERHOOD SCHOLARSHIP (L):The PEO Sisterhood is an organization that encourages general improvement of its members through education. At this time, three $1,000 scholarships are being offered to qualified senior girls from St. Helens, Scappoose, or Rainier high school. The monies awarded will be deposited directly into the college or university account for the student. Completed application and Personal Essay are due to the counseling office by April 5.

DAN HILGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (L): Are you interested in a two or four-year forestry program? The Dan Hilger Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, or Yamhill County residents that have financial need, 3.0 GPA, and are planning to pursue a career in forestry. Applications are due by April 15 to Banks Community Foundation, P.O. Box 355, Banks, OR 97106.

WAUNA CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (L): Wauna Credit Union offers recent graduates (within 5 years) scholarships in an amount to be determined bt the board. Applicants must be a member in good standing at Wauna. Student must complete an application, a 200-400 word essay, FAFSA report, official transcript, future goals and objectives page, 2 letters of reference, and a quiz. Due April 16.

MICHAEL CURRY DESIGN, INC.Michael Curry Design, Inc. is sponsoring a $10,000 KIM MCMULLEN MEMORIAL GRANT (L):grant in honor of Kim McMullen, Michael Curry’s executive assistant. Kim believed in taking hold of life, and inspired those around her to do the same. With this grant, Michael Curry Design, Inc. hopes to help a female candidate from SHS/SHHS achieve her goals of school, travel, or independent study. Answer the following question in 500 words or less: How are you working to shape your life? In what ways are you taking action towards your own personal goals, and how would this grant help you achieve those goals? Application is due to the counseling office by April 27.

POINTE PEST CONTROL SCHOLARSHIP (O): Pointe Pest Control in Oregon is offering a $750 scholarship to a graduating senior or college freshman from Oregon. The scholarship is judged primarily on need (SAR report required) and a minimum 3.0 GPA required. Due April 29.

WEST OREGON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE-West Oregon Electric awards two $1,000 scholarships toSAM HEARNG SCHOLARSHIP (L): deserving graduating seniors who reside in a home served by West Oregon Electric. Student must plan to attend a college, university, or vocational/trade school. Student must complete application, activity chart, two essays (maximum of 300 words each), letter of recommendation, and transcript. Application due by 5 PM on April 30.

WEST OREGON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE- West Oregon Electric awards one $3,000 scholarship to a student VOLTA SCHOLARSHIP (L): that lives in West Oregon Electric’s service area and has an interest in a career in the utility field as an Outside Lineworker. Application is due by 5 PM on April 30.

MAY:​HIGHWAY 30 CRUISERS (L): Highway 30 Cruisers will be awarded a $500 scholarship to a senior student(s) in Columbia County that are enrolled and participating in an automotive or technical related class. Students must have a 2.5- 4.0 GPA. Complete essay and application. Mail application to Hwy 30 Cruisers Car Club, PO Box 822 St. Helens, OR 97051. Applications must be received no later than May 1.

DON COIN WALROD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (L): The Deer Island Grange offers a $1,000 scholarship to a Columbia County senior in memory of Don Coin Walrod. Students must be interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, education, forestry, or animal science. Application and essay is due May 1.

JUNE:

OREGON PROMISE (O): The Oregon Promise is a state grant that covers some or all tuition at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED recipients. You must be a recent Oregon high school graduate, enroll in an Oregon community college within 6 months of graduation, have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher, and be an Oregon resident at least 12 months prior to enrollment. To apply, go to OregonStudentAid.gov, create an account within the OSAC student portal, complete the Oregon Promise Application, verify your GPA in the OSAC student portal, and file your FAFSA and list at least one Oregon community college. Deadline is June 1.

NORTHWEST ANTIQUE AIRPLANE CLUB (O): NWAAC Solo Flight Scholarship is for a student pilot (ages 15 ½-26) that has not yet soloed. The student must indicate the flight school, FBO or CFI that they intend to use for instruction. Applications will be accepted from January 1 to December 31 and will be reviewed within one month of being received.

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